Full-Stack Software Developer

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Job Summary

The Alliance of Genome Resources project seeks a full-stack software developer to assist in creation of the software infrastructure for harmonized information about model organisms (yeast, C. elegans, fruit flies, zebrafish, mouse, rat). The individual will work in a nimble team to develop new software and will be involved in many computational aspects of the project.

Essential Job Duties

Collaborate with biocurators and senior software developers to design and implement data models and a database for genomic data integration. (30%)

Develop and maintain an open-source bioinformatics platform as part of the Alliance of Genome Resources initiative including APIs. (30%)

Contribute to software development lifecycle activities including coding and testing. (30%)

Documents software and makes it public. (5%)

Supervise summer students on programming tasks (5%)

Basic Qualifications

BS in computer science, bioinformatics, or engineering.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in software development.

Preferred Qualifications

MS in computer science or engineering.

Demonstrated experience with React/Node JS and with Java.

Basic familiarity with Docker and container-based deployments.

Insist on SCM (via Git and Github).

Passionate about issue tracking.

Basic web design skills.

Clear and responsive communication skills via Slack, email, and even voice.

Ability to work independently and as team member

Required Documents

Resume.

Cover letter.